NB's Nascimento selected as 'Chamber Executive of the Year'

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Dec 21, 2012 at 4:41 PM

NEW BEDFORD — Roy M. Nascimento, IOM, president and CEO of the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, was selected as the "Chamber Executive of the Year" by the New England Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives at its 99th annual meeting in November.

NEW BEDFORD — Roy M. Nascimento, IOM, president and CEO of the New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce, was selected as the "Chamber Executive of the Year" by the New England Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives at its 99th annual meeting in November.

The award recognizes outstanding performance in the field of chamber of commerce management in New England and is presented to an individual who has exhibited characteristics that make him or her a leader both in their chamber and community. Nascimento was nominated for the award by New Bedford Area Chamber of Commerce board members Lynne Mastera, CFO of Precix, Inc. and Jim Rattray, vice president of marketing & public affairs for Southcoast Health System and was selected by a committee of his peers.

"Roy has shown tremendous leadership abilities during his tenure here. He has consistently challenged our Chamber to deliver on its potential," said Mastera, in her nomination. "His fresh approach, collaborative leadership style and management expertise have helped to transform the Chamber into a tremendous resource for our members and community."

Nascimento has been chamber president since 2006. Under his leadership, the chamber revitalized its advocacy, events and communications programs and has become one of the most effective chambers in Southeastern Massachusetts. He began his chamber career as public affairs director for the Metro South Chamber of Commerce in 1998 and went on to serve as president of the Attleboro Area Chamber of Commerce until becoming president of the New Bedford chamber.

He has served as president of NEACCE and is a regular participant in industry programs and conferences. In 2011, he mobilized support among Massachusetts chambers to establish the MACCE Council of Chambers as a state-wide forum for chamber leaders to collaborate on important advocacy issues. He serves as co-chair of the group, which operates as an affiliate of Massachusetts Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives.